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SUND secures 36 grants from the Independent Research Fund Denmark

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen receives 36 grants from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).

Why do some people live to be a 100? Intestinal bacteria may hold the answer

Some people live longer than others – possibly due to a unique combination of bacteria in their intestines, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes.

Six SUND researchers get DKK 60 million to exciting projects

Six researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receive grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Greenlandic glacial rock flour can help fight climate change

The first experiments with glacial rock flour from Greenland show that it can capture significant amounts of CO2 and provide a wider array of nutrients than commercial organic fertilizers, resulting in improved crop growth. In the long term, the glacial rock flour can be of great importance in stopping climate change. The researcher behind the studies calls it a "promising, scalable solution."

Need help to quit smoking? Known drug might help reduce nicotine cravings

A drug that was originally developed to treat diabetes and severe overweight might also help people with nicotine dependence, concludes new research from the University of Copenhagen.

Postpartum depression

Did hormonal birth control make you depressed? If so, you may be at higher risk of postpartum depression

Postpartum depression can have great impact on maternal mental health and infant development. New research shows that a woman’s history of mental side effects to hormonal birth control, such as the contraceptive pill or the intrauterine device, may indicate an increased risk of postpartum depression.

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